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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
National Education Society for Tribal Students  and 1M1B Foundation signed MoU to train teachers and students of EMRSs
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- The program will train in the field of Augmented Reality  and Virtual Reality  skills.
- In pilot phase, as part of MoU, programme is being implemented in EMRSs of 2 states, namely Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
AMemorandum of Understandinghas been signedon 7th November, 2022 between National Education Society for Tribal Students ,an autonomous organization established under Ministry of Tribal Affairs and 1M1B Foundation  at NESTS headquarters, New Delhi.The MoU was signed by Shri. Asit Gopal, Commissioner, NESTS and Shri Manav Subodh, Managing Director, 1M1B in presence of 1M1Band NESTS team.
The program will capacitate the teachers & students with Augmented Reality  and Virtual Reality  skills using the AR-VR skills curriculum launched by CBSE. The programme objectives include conduct of training and capacity-building programs for teachers and students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools . In pilot phase, as part of MoU,programmeis being implemented in EMRSs of 2 states, namely Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.
1 Million For 1 Billion , is a USA based Not for Profit Company accredited to United Nations Organization with special consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council  and is associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications and also is a registered credible organization with NGO Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog. It is a social innovation and future skills initiative aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .
NESTS in partnership with the implementing agency, 1M1B aims to engage students of EMRSs in nation-building by enabling teachers and students to understand the world of possibilities offered by emerging technologies and become creators using Augmented reality  and Virtual Reality  to build India’s Metaverse.In congruence with NEP 2020, it is believed that this collaboration will go a long way in providing students of EMRSs an exposure to immersive,visual, and experiential learning that shall enhance human infrastructure resource for the nation.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Intense rainfall spell over Gujarat State, Konkan & Goa and Madhya Maharashtra on 15th & 16th July, 2020
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department :
· A cyclonic circulation lies over north Konkan & neighbourhood at lower tropospheric levels.
· An east-west shear zone runs roughly along Latitude 18°N at mid tropospheric levels. In addition, there is high wind convergence along the West coast at lower tropospheric levels.
Under the influence of above meteorological conditions,
- Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall very likely over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat State during next 5 days.
- Heavy to very heavy falls at a few places very likely over Konkan & Goa and Madhya Maharashtra on today, the 15th and at isolated places on 16th July; isolated heavy to very heavy falls also very likely over Gujarat State during 15th to 17th. Isolated extremely heavy falls  also very likely over Konkan & Goa and Madhya Maharashtra on today, the 15th July and over Gujarat State on 16th July and decrease in intensity thereafter.
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Kindly visit www.imd.gov.in for updates.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shipping Minister to inaugurate Road Concretization Project at JNPT Port tomorrow
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Shri SarbanandaSonowal will inaugurate Road Concretization Project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust tomorrow. He will also launch the Medical Oxygen Plant at the JNP Hospital. The Minister will also review Small Port initiative at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals . Presentations will be made on EODB, Dwarf Containers, Wadhwan ports and other infra projects. Them Minister will hold meetings with several stake holders at the port.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust  at Navi Mumbai is the premier container handling port in India, accounting for around 50% of the total containerized cargo volume, across the major ports of India. Commissioned on 26 th May 1989, in three decades of its operations, JNPT has transformed from a bulk- cargo terminal to become the premier container port in the country. JNPT is connected to over 200 ports in the world and is ranked 33rd in the list of top 100 Container Ports globally.
Currently JNPT operates five container terminals: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal , the NhavaSheva International Container Terminal , the Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. , NhavaSheva International Gateway Terminal , and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited . The port also has a shallow Water Berth for general cargo and another Liquid Cargo Terminal which is managed by BPCL-IOCL consortium. The Fourth Container Terminal is being developed in two phases of which Phase-I is operational and Phase-II is expected to be fully operational by 2022-2023 with a quay length of 2,000 metres adding an annual capacity of 4.8 million TEUs. JNPT has developed a multi-product SEZ in its owned free hold land of 277 hectares to attract international capital and global giants in manufacturing. In addition, the JNPT is also developing satellite port at Vadhvan and 4 Dry Ports – Jalna, Wardha, Sangli and Nashik to promote industrialization of the hinterland. JNPT has firmly anchored itself as the major catalyst for the trade and commerce in the country and is strongly committed to providing seamless services to the world that docks here.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore releases Administrative Handbook of Ministry of I&B
Officials under Ministry of I&B have displayed great initiative in taking the schemes of the Government to the masses in new and innovative ways: Col. Rathore
Union Minister of State  for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Col.Rajyavardhan Rathore  today released the Administrative Handbook of Ministry of I&B. The handbook is a blend of a telephone directory and a diary and displays contact details of all officers of the Ministry and Media Units, including, inter-alia, Press Information Bureau, Bureau of Outreach and Communication, Registrar of Newspapers for India, DD News, NSD - All India Radio, Publications Division, Electronic Media and Monitoring Centre, New Media Wing, Autonomous Organizations, IIS Officers at DPR Defence, IIS Officers posted in other organizations, IIS Officers on Deputation and IIS Officers on Probation at IIMC.
Speaking on the occasion, Col. Rathore appreciated the work of the officials under Ministry of I&B for displaying great initiative in taking the schemes of the Government of India to the masses in new and innovative ways. He complimented the Officials for breaking through silos and working in coordination across departments. Invigorating the Officials to go above and beyond their call of duty, he called everyone for following mission orientation in discharge of duties.
Shri Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of I&B said that the Officials under Ministry of I&B have displayed tremendous team spirit this year, be it in organization of IFFI, release of selected speeches of Hon’ble President of India or in organization of Parakram Parv. He also stressed on the importance of such teamwork for ensuring success.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary, Ministry of I&B said that the handbook will bring all Officials under Ministry of I&B closer and strengthen the person-to-person connect amongst more than 750 Officials posted all across the length and breadth of India.
Shri Sitanshu Kar. Principal Director General, PIB, Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharati, Ms. Ira Joshi, Director General, NSD-AIR, Shri Mayank Agrawal, Director General, DD News and other senior Officials of Ministry of I&B and Media Units under the Ministry were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Expansion of PNG and CNG coverage in the country
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board  is the authority to grant authorization to the entities for the development of City Gas Distribution  network in Geographical Areas  as per PNGRB Act, 2006. PNGRB identifies GAs for authorizing the development of CGD network in synchronization with the development of natural gas pipeline connectivity/ natural gas availability. The authorized CGD entities develop the Piped Natural Gas / Compressed Natural Gas  network to supply natural gas to households, industrial and commercial units in their respective GAs.
Upto the 8th CGD bidding round, there are 96 GAs in 23 States/ Union Territories  where CGD network is accessible. PNGRB has granted authorization for additional 84 GAs in 9th CGD Bidding Round. With the completion of 9th CGD Bidding Round, CGD would be accessible in 178 GAs covering approximately 280 districts spread over 26 States and UTs. PNGRB has also launched 10th CGD Bidding Round covering 50 GAs spread over 14 States and 124 districts . As per PNGRB, after successful completion of 10th CGD Bidding Round, 70% of the country’s population would have access to CGD network.
Presently, Oil and Gas Public Sector Undertakings have total 59 overseas assets in 28 countries of which 23 are producing, 7 are developmental blocks, 25 are exploratory and 4 are pipeline projects. There are total 15 MoUs that India has signed with various countries for cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
With respect to Paradip-Haldia-Barauni oil pipeline , the executing agency has taken up pre-project activities, such as statutory clearances and acquisition of Right of Use under P&MP Act.
PNGRB has authorized Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited  for the development of North East Gas Grid to connect eight states of North Eastern India. The executing agency has taken up Pre-project activities such as statutory clearances and acquisition of Right of Use under P&MP Act.
The executing agency has taken up the pipeline execution work of Jagadishpur –Haldia –Bokaro Dhamra Pipeline .
This information was given by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 163.96 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 13 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 163.96 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 13 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Communications
'New year celebration with a tribute to Soumitra by India Post
Kolkata, 2nd January, 2021
West Bengal circle of Department of Posts celebrated new year eve on 1st January at Yogayog Bhawan. The function started by Mervin Alexander, Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal circle.
Staffs of the circle office performed dances, songs, recitation. At the end, staffs paid a tribute to bengal legend Soumitra Chatterjee by presenting visual show with an act of dance-play.
The entire program was organised by Chief PMG Office Postal Recreation Club.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister's meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Bali
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Bali today.
This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Sunak on assuming office.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the state of the wide-ranging India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and progress on the Roadmap 2030 for Future Relations. The two leaders appreciated the importance of working together in bilateral and multilateral forums including G20 and the Commonwealth.
Discussions touched upon important sectors of collaboration such as trade, mobility, defence and security.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 107.22Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12.37 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 107.22crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than12.37Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Breeding Policy For Cattle
Animal husbandry is the State subject and most of the States have formulated its own breeding policy for cattle deciding on choice of breed, cross breeding strategy, animals of different breeds required, breeding goals in terms of expected genetic progress to be achieved, specific breeding programmes and the control measures that should be adopted to achieve the desired genetic gains in the population.
As per Basic Animal Husbandry statistics 2020, the average milk productivity of Indigenous including non descript cattle in the country is 3.08 kg per animal per day during 2019- 20.
Most of the local cows are managed on a low input and low output system by small and marginal farmers and landless labours for production of milk for household nutritional requirement and sale surplus milk to dairy cooperatives or local milk vendors. Daring is sustainable activity in rural India as it is playing important role in providing livelihood support to more than 8 crore rural households engaged in daring mainly small and marginal farmers and landless labours. As per National Account Statistics 2021, the value of output of milk in 2019- 20 is RS8.4 Lac crore at current prices surpassing total value of output from food grains.
This information was given by Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
In order to preserve this important event in history, a Sankalp Smarak was dedicated to the nation by Lt Gen Ajai Singh, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command , exactly 78 years after Netaji’s arrival on 29 Dec 2021 at 11:30 am. The Smarak is a tribute not only to the resolve of the soldiers of the Indian National Army and their innumerable sacrifices but also reminds us of the values enshrined by Netaji himself, “Nishtha, Kartavya aur Balidan” or “Commitment, Duty and Sacrifice” that continue to underscore the ethos of the Indian Armed Forces and the resolve of the Indian Soldier.
In the saga of India’s freedom struggle, 30 December 1943 holds a special place etched in time. It was on this day that a national flag was hoisted for the first time on Indian soil, at Port Blair. It is also significant is that Netaji escaped British surveillance from Kolkata on 16 Jan 1941 and stepped back on Indian soil after nearly three years, at Port Blair Aerodrome on 29 Dec 1943 at 11:30 am and unfurled a National flag the next day. Netaji’s visit to the islands as the Head of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind and Supreme Commander of Indian National Army marked a symbolic fulfilment of his promise that the Indian National Army would stand on Indian soil by the end of 1943. This historic visit also marked a declaration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the “first liberated territory of India”.
The location of Netaji’s historic arrival on 29 Dec 1943 , Captain Rawat - ADC and Col DS Raju , lies within the premises of what is now Andaman and Nicobar Command’s Air Station INS Utkrosh, in close proximity to the present-day runway. Upon his arrival as the Supreme Commander of the Indian National Army by a Japanese Air Force Aircraft, Netaji was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour by soldiers of Indian National Army at the Air Field.
During the dedicated ceremony held on the occasion, Soldiers of the only Quad Services Command of India led by the Commander-in-Chief himself along with other senior officers, soldiers and families paid homage, honouring the sacrifices of the soldiers of the Indian National Army. The event was conducted in a simple and solemn ceremony befitting the occasion.
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Ministry of Defence
GRSE RECEIVES QUALITY LEADERSHIP AWARD 2018 FOR DEFENCE SHIPBUILDING
Kolkata, September 13, 2018.
The Panel of Jury of Quality Circle Forum of India, Kolkata Chapter has unanimously nominated Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. for the Quality Leadership Award for Defence Shipbuilding Sector in 2018. This is in recognition of integrated all-out performance of GRSE Ltd. towards Total Quality Excellence in the year 2018.
Shri A K Nanda, Director , received the Quality Leadership Award for GRSE Ltd. in the Valedictory Session of QCFI Kolkata, Annual Chapter Convention – CCQC 2018 held on September 11, 2018.
Six Quality Circle Teams of GRSE participated in the Annual Chapter Convention and received Gold Ranking in all the six categories.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi
First Time Census is Beign Held on Complete Digital Platform to Ensure Data Security And Efficiency
The Seventh Economic Census was launched in the National Capital Territory of Delhi on Friday. The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation  has tied up with Common Service Centre , an SPV under Ministry of Electronics and IT, to carry out the 7th National Economic Census.
“For the first time the entire Census is being conducted on a digital platform by the use of an application which will ensure high accuracy and data security. Delhi is the 26th state where the survey has been launched, while the process is already on in 20 states and 5 UTs. In Delhi the entire process will take around three months where enumerators will survey around 45 lakh establishments and households,” said Mr A.K Sadhu, DG , Central Statistics Office .
Stating that the National Economic Survey, which is conducted every five years, is very crucial for framing of policies and planning for the government and other organisations, Mr Sadhu said: “We are using ICT platform for the first time…we have moved from paper to digital platform to ensure promptness and accuracy of the entire process. It is for this reason that we will be able to complete the entire process in a record time.”
According to Mr Nepal Chandra Sen, Head of Operations, CSC: “Over 1.5 lakh trained enumerators have been deployed for the pan-India survey who will be visiting 35 crore establishments and households to carry out the Census. We have already surveyed 3.25 crore establishments while the work is on in 22 crore other.”
Talking about the digital platform that has been developed to carry out the survey, Mr. Sen said: “Entire survey is being conducted through an application. It will ensure that there is no data breach. As soon as any data in fed in the application, it is stored in the cloud and no one can access it without permission. Application will also help faster data collation and its analysis making the entire process faster.”
The process of Economic Census was first held in 1978. This is the Seventh Census which will provide disaggregated information on various operational and structural aspects of all establishments in the country. The census will provide valuable insights into geographical spread/clusters of economic activities, ownership pattern; persons engaged etc. of the establishments engaged in economic activity.
In the 7th Census, an IT based digital platform is being used for data capture, validation, report generation and dissemination will be used. The fieldwork for the Census started in June 2019. A comprehensive training strategy has been evolved to impart training to enumerators and supervisors engaged in the Census.